Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setigera
ID:
201033

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunn

Source:
ildis

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.41: 188 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200362

Common Names

  • Millettia setigera
  • Climbing Wisteria
  • Velvet Bean

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Description

Millettia setigera (also called Bristly Wisteria, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen, perennial climber native to tropical Africa. It has a twining habit and can reach up to 15m in height. It is found in tropical moist forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia setigera is used for timber, fuel, and fodder. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Millettia setigera has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia setigera is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used.

Where to Find Millettia setigera

Millettia setigera can be found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Millettia setigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia setigera?

Millettia setigera

What is the common name of Millettia setigera?

Bristly Millettia

What is the family of Millettia setigera?

Fabaceae

Species in the Millettia genus

Millettia xylocarpa, Millettia splendens, Millettia solomonensis, Millettia sericea, Millettia rubiginosa, Millettia pubinervis, Millettia pachycarpa, Millettia peguensis, Millettia macrostachya, Millettia extensa, Millettia brandisiana, Millettia pulchra, Millettia ichthyochtona, Millettia piscidia, Millettia erythrocalyx, Millettia aurea, Millettia capuronii, Millettia hitsika, Millettia lenneoides, Millettia nathaliae, Millettia orientalis, Millettia richardiana, Millettia taolanaroensis, Millettia tetraptera, Millettia leptobotrya, Millettia cubittii, Millettia cubitti, Millettia sapindiifolia, Millettia entadoides, Millettia griffithii, Millettia velutina, Millettia oraria, Millettia aboensis, Millettia achtenii, Millettia acuticarinata, Millettia angustidentata, Millettia angustistipellata, Millettia aromatica, Millettia barteri, Millettia bequaertii, Millettia bipindensis, Millettia bussei, Millettia cabrae, Millettia chrysophylla, Millettia comosa, Millettia conraui, Millettia coruscans, Millettia dinklagei, Millettia discolor, Millettia drastica,

Species in the Fabaceae family